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cantaloupe · 09-13-2012, 03:08 AM

After one gets a opti coat, what's the cleaning process like? just wash the car and clay? is that it? I know waxing/sealing is pointless after the coat. Is deconning required?

raul · 09-13-2012, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by cantaloupe

After one gets a opti coat, what's the cleaning process like? just wash the car and clay? is that it? I know waxing/sealing is pointless after the coat. Is deconning required?

Nope, just need 3 things:

- Soap
- Detailer
- Tire shine

The opti-coat doesn't let contamination bond to it.

Stu baru · 09-13-2012, 08:38 AM

...and you can wax it if you want, just claybar it before you do.

911fanatic · 09-13-2012, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Stu baru

...and you can wax it if you want, just claybar it before you do.

No point. The wax won't bond to the Opti Coat. You may get a couple weeks out of it. That'll be about it. I'd suggest using Wolfs Deironizer or Carpro IronX to decontaminate. That way you aren't touching the paint at all and with the little bit of contaminants that might stick to it, those products shouldn't have any problems removing it for you.

Perfections · 09-13-2012, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 911fanatic

No point. The wax won't bond to the Opti Coat. You may get a couple weeks out of it. That'll be about it. I'd suggest using Wolfs Deironizer or Carpro IronX to decontaminate. That way you aren't touching the paint at all and with the little bit of contaminants that might stick to it, those products shouldn't have any problems removing it for you.

Agreed! Here is my process for maintaining customers cars that have been coated.

Wash with optimum no rinse if not to dirty or optimum car wash 2 bucket method if really dirty.

Once a year I Decon the paint with ironx followed by a very fine grade clay and send them on there way for another year

jadewbj · 09-14-2012, 03:19 PM

What if you want that super glossy look for a car show? Would waxing make it look glossier?

Perfections · 09-14-2012, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jadewbj

What if you want that super glossy look for a car show? Would waxing make it look glossier?

You can add gloss, but it's temporary. If your only doing it for day of the show gloss, use optimum spray car wax, or their instant detailer. Both will amp up the gloss and slickness.

911fanatic · 09-14-2012, 10:05 PM

I used Optimum Car Wax the other day. Crazy gloss.

raul · 09-16-2012, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jadewbj

What if you want that super glossy look for a car show? Would waxing make it look glossier?

You would be getting the car as glossy as possible, then opti coating it to seal in the glossy look. Then all it should take is a simple washing to bring it out.

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Jimbo · 09-16-2012, 01:22 AM

If you're after a super glossy show-car like shine then you def need to check out Zaino products. Top notch stuff. http://www.zainostore.com

-J

Ravenlokk · 09-16-2012, 04:04 AM

I like Meguiars NXT if we're talking waxes. Its also very reasonably priced.

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cantaloupe Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: brz Location: california Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	opti coat - cleaning maintenance process After one gets a opti coat, what's the cleaning process like? just wash the car and clay? is that it? I know waxing/sealing is pointless after the coat. Is deconning required?

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Stu baru Official Cobb beer knurd Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ-L MT SWP Location: USA Posts: 168 Thanks: 45 Thanked 34 Times in 28 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	...and you can wax it if you want, just claybar it before you do. __________________ Don't text while driving, everyone around you will appreciate you not endangering their lives.

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Jimbo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 92 NSX, 08 Accord Location: Southampton, PA Posts: 159 Thanks: 1 Thanked 36 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you're after a super glossy show-car like shine then you def need to check out Zaino products. Top notch stuff. http://www.zainostore.com -J __________________ 1992 NSX Red/Blk 5 spd #0330 2005 Lotus Elise - (sold but reincarnated by BRZ) 2008 Honda Accord Cpe, Blk/Blk,V6,6 spd, Nav (sold) 2013 Subaru BRZ, Limited, 6 spd Auto, WR Blue

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